| Issue ID | 1139603 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10663964 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | ROUTAN |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| File date | 01/12/14 |
| Component | CHILD SEAT:LATCH CONNECTOR |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a recaro performance sport (na) rearfacing infant seat, model number: 386. 01 (na). The seat was located in a 2011 volkswagen routan. The seat was manufactured in august of 2014. The contact stated there was a notch in the adjuster lever, which was in the location of the leg spring to control the rotation. The contact was unable to use the child seat due to the belt being frazzled and snagged. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The purchase date was unknown. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | DUNLAP, IL |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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